TV channels & antenna towers in Hunts Point, New York
Hunts Point has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 40 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W09CZ-D, 5.1 miles to the SW.
Network channels in Hunts Point
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONWPXU-LDION | 35 | 6.0 mi | 226° SW | Fair | Amityville, NY |
| MeTVWJLPMeTV | 33.1 | 6.6 mi | 234° SW | Good | Middletown Township, NJ |
| ABCWABC-TVABC | 7 | 6.9 mi | 230° SW | Good | New York, NY |
| CWWPIXCW | 11 | 6.9 mi | 230° SW | Good | New York, NY |
| UNIWXTV-DTUnivision | 41 | 6.9 mi | 230° SW | Strong | Paterson, NJ |
| CBSWCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Strong | New York, NY |
| FOXWNYWFox | 5 | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Good | New York, NY |
| NBCWNBCNBC | 4 | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Strong | New York, NY |
| TLMWNJUTelemundo | 47 | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Strong | Linden, NJ |
| IONWPXN-TVION | 31 | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Strong | New York, NY |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 64 mi | 49° NE | Poor | New Haven, CT |
Over-the-air TV in Hunts Point
Hunts Point is a city of about 27,200 people in New York. There are 58 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 25 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 27 at good or strong strength.
42 of them are within 25 miles of Hunts Point, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to New York, so most of the network channels you will find here come from New York's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (WABC-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WCBS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WNBC), Fox on channel 5 (WNYW), CW on channel 11 (WPIX), ION on channel 31 (WPXN-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (WNJU), Univision on channel 41 (WXTV-DT) and MeTV on channel 33.1 (WJLP). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 13 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Hunts Point
Point your antenna SW, at about 226°. The main network towers for Hunts Point sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Five network stations, WCBS-TV, WNYW, WNBC, WNJU and WPXN-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 9.6 miles southwest of Hunts Point (225° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Hunts Point at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Hunts Point, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Hunts Point
The farthest main network tower for Hunts Point is WNYW (Fox), 9.6 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WNYE-TV is only 6.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Hunts Point
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 47; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W09CZ-DLow power | 5.1 mi | 232° SW | Good | Roslyn, NY |
| WNYZ-LDLow power | 5.5 mi | 215° SW | Good | New York, NY |
| WNYK-LDLow power | 6.0 mi | 226° SW | Good | Teaneck, NJ |
| WNMF-LDLow power | 6.0 mi | 226° SW | Good | New York, NY |
| WHTV-LDLow power | 6.0 mi | 226° SW | Good | New York, NY |
| WNYD-LDLow power | 6.0 mi | 226° SW | Fair | New York, NY |
| W02CY-DLow power | 6.0 mi | 226° SW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNYE-TVFull power | 6.6 mi | 234° SW | Strong | New York, NY |
| WXNY-LDLow power | 6.9 mi | 230° SW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WDYJ-LDLow power | 6.9 mi | 230° SW | Good | New York, NY |
| WFUT-DTFull power | 6.9 mi | 230° SW | Strong | Newark, NJ |
| WTBY-TVFull power | 6.9 mi | 230° SW | Good | Jersey City, NJ |
| WDYA-LDLow power | 6.9 mi | 230° SW | Good | New York, NY |
| WDVB-CDClass A | 6.9 mi | 230° SW | Good | Edison, NJ |
| WMBQ-CDClass A | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Poor | New York, NY |
| WNETFull power | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Newark, NJ |
| WNWT-LDLow power | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Good | New York, NY |
| WLIWFull power | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Good | Garden City, NY |
| WMBC-TVFull power | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Strong | Newton, NJ |
| WKOB-LDLow power | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Fair | New York, NY |
| WNDT-CDClass A | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Manhattan, NY |
| WRNN-TVFull power | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Good | New Rochelle, NY |
| WWOR-TVFull power | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Good | Secaucus, NJ |
| WASA-LDLow power | 9.6 mi | 225° SW | Fair | Port Jervis, NY |
| WEPT-CDClass A | 10 mi | 349° N | Good | Peekskill, NY |
How Hunts Point compares with the rest of New York
With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Hunts Point ranks 63rd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 6.0 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.
34% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Parkchester, 2.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Hunts Point: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 225° SW, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 9.6 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 40 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Hunts Point, NY?
ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 6.9 miles SW of Hunts Point. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Hunts Point, NY?
CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 9.6 miles SW of Hunts Point. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Hunts Point, NY?
NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 9.6 miles SW of Hunts Point. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Hunts Point, NY?
Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 9.6 miles SW of Hunts Point. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Hunts Point, NY?
CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 6.9 miles SW of Hunts Point. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Hunts Point?
58 transmitters within 70 miles of Hunts Point; around 40 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Hunts Point?
Point your antenna SW, at about 226°. The main network towers for Hunts Point sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Hunts Point?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Hunts Point?
WNYE-TV is only 6.6 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Hunts Point?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
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More: all TV stations in New York · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Hunts Point; signal estimates ignore terrain.